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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Product Discovery Context Canvas |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | When an environment of users, systems, and constraints is hard to grasp, it puts the context compactly on the table. It creates a clear reading of influence, boundary, and dependency. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-10 | 8-80 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notes | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas | FacilitationDialogueLarge group |
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